Re: microwave oven transformer oscillation (fwd)

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Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:18:26 -0400
From: khalil@xxxxxxxx
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Subject: Re: microwave oven transformer oscillation (fwd)

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> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:18:14 EDT
> From: Mddeming@xxxxxxx
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> Subject: Re: microwave oven transformer oscillation (fwd)
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> In a message dated 8/13/07 12:50:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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> Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007  07:48:12 -0700
> From: Nathan Stokely  <50kva.54uf.750a@xxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: microwave oven transformer  oscillation
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> Does anybody know why a mot does not require oscillation  for its operation?
> Why aren't all transformers built this way for  simplicity?
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> Hi Nathan,
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>     Not sure what you mean. All transformers require AC  input. MOTs have
> rectified OUTPUT. 
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> Matt D. 

MOTs are just like a normal transformer. They have a AC output and their input
has to be AC. With a diode they will have a DC output.